Sandro Tonali back for Newcastle
- Italy international Sandro Tonali will be available to play for Newcastle again from Aug. 28.
- The return comes after his ban for breaching betting rules.
- Tonali's availability is good news for Newcastle fans.
Newcastle United has announced that Italian international midfielder Sandro Tonali will be eligible to play again starting August 28, following a 10-month suspension for breaching betting regulations. The ban, imposed by the Italian Football Federation, stemmed from Tonali's involvement in betting on matches involving teams he played for, which has kept him off the field since October of the previous year. In addition to the initial suspension, an independent regulatory commission has imposed a further two-month ban on Tonali, although this additional penalty has been suspended until the end of the upcoming season. Newcastle confirmed that they have received official notification from Italy’s soccer federation regarding the timeline of Tonali's sanctions, which will conclude on August 27. As a result of the ban, Tonali will miss Newcastle's first two matches of the Premier League season against Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as a League Cup fixture against Nottingham Forest on August 27. His anticipated return to competitive action is set for September 1, when Newcastle faces Tottenham Hotspur at home. The return of Tonali is expected to bolster Newcastle's midfield options as they aim to build on their previous season's performance. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the Italian international will reintegrate into the squad after a lengthy absence from competitive play.